If 2.0 J of work is done in raising 180 g apple how far is it lifted?
I would assume that 2/180 = x
but I divided it and it does not sound right.. please someone help.
You are welcome :)
To calculate the distance the apple is lifted, we can use the formula:
Work = Force × Distance
Given that the work done is 2.0 J and the mass of the apple is 180 g, we need to find the force.
To find the force, we can use the formula:
Force = Mass × Acceleration due to gravity
The acceleration due to gravity is approximately 9.8 m/s^2.
Therefore, the force required to lift the apple is:
Force = 180 g × 9.8 m/s^2
Now that we have the force, we can rearrange the work formula to solve for distance:
Distance = Work / Force
Plugging in the values, we get:
Distance = 2.0 J / (180 g × 9.8 m/s^2)
Now, we need to convert the mass from grams to kilograms:
180 g ÷ 1000 = 0.18 kg
Therefore, the distance the apple is lifted would be:
Distance = 2.0 J / (0.18 kg × 9.8 m/s^2)
Calculating this, we get a distance of approximately 0.113 m.
Thank you so much.
180 g = .180 kg
Force = m g = .180 * 9.81 Newtons
work = Force * distance
so
distance in meters = 2 Joules / (.180*9.81)Newtons